Auto Battery AnalyzerUser’s Manual
Item: BA101
Product Summary
1.1 Product ProfileBA101 Battery Tester adopts currently the world’s most advanced conductance testing technology to easily, quickly, and accurately measure the actual cold cranking amps capability of the vehicle starting battery, healthy state of the battery itself, and common fault of the vehicle starting system and charging system, which can help maintenance personnel to find the problem quickly and accurately, thus to achieve quick vehicle repair.
- Test all automotive cranking lead acid batteries, including ordinary lead acid battery, AGM flat plate battery, AGM spiral battery, and Gel battery, EFB battery, etc.2. Directly detect bad cell battery.3. Polarity reverse connection protection, reverse connection will not damage the tester or affect the vehicle and battery.4. Directly test the battery with loss of electricity, no need to full charge before testing.5. Testing standards include currently the world’s majority of battery standards, CCA, BCI, CA, MCA, JIS, DIN, IEC, EN, SAE, GB.6. Support multi-languages, customer can select different language package, which includes: Chinese Simple, Chinese Traditional, English, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, French, Italian, German, etc. Other languages can also be customized according to the user’s needs.
1.2 Product FunctionThe main functions of BA101 battery tester include: battery test, cranking test, charging test and other additional functions.Battery test is mainly targeted to analyze the battery healthy status to calculate the actual cold cranking capability of the battery and the aging extent, which provide reliable analysis evidence for the test and maintenance of the battery. It notifies the user to replace battery in advance when the battery getting aged.Cranking test is mainly to test and analyze the starting motor. Through testing the actual required cranking current and cranking voltage of the starting motor, it can find out whether the starting motor works fine. There are several reasons why the starting motor is abnormal: lubricating system fault causing the starting loaded torque increasing or rotor friction of the starting motor causing the increasing friction of the starting motor itself.Charging test is to check and analyze the charging system, including generator, rectifier, rectifier diode, etc., thus to find out whether the output voltage of the generator is normal, the rectifier diode works fine and the charging current is normal. Suppose one of the above-mentioned parts is not in normal situation, it will lead to over charge or incomplete charge of the battery, thus the battery will be quickly damaged and also greatly shorten the using life of other loaded electrical appliance.Additional functions include Set language, voltmeter and screen brightness adjustment.1.3 Technical Parameters
- old Cranking Amps Measure Range:
Measure Standard Measure Range CCA 100-2000 BC] 100-2000 CA 100-2000 MCA 100-2000 JIS 26A17-245H52 DIN 100-1400 IEC 100-1400 EN 100-2000 ME 100-2000 GB 30-220 - Voltage Measure Range: 8-30V DC
1.4 Working Environment RequirementWorking Environment Temp.: -20°C-60°CIt is applicable for automotive manufacturers, automotive maintenance and repair workshops, automotive battery factories, automotive battery distributors, and educational organizations, etc.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
2.1 Tool Description
- Up / Down keys: Select upwards or downwards via white UP and DOWN keys.
- Exit key: Exit to the previous menu via the blue EXIT key.
- ENTER key: Confirm the selection via the green ENTER key
- Mini-USB Socket (in the side of the product): Connect to computer for print via USB cable.
2.2 Product Specifications
- Display: LCD, 2 lines, 8 characters, backlit
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C (-32 to 122 F°)
- Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158 F°)
- Power—provided via detachable heavy duty OBD II cable
- Dimensions:Length110 mm ( 4.3″”)Width70 mm ( 2.75″”)Height16mm (0.63″”)
- Weight: 450g
2.3 Accessories Included
- User Manual — Instructions on tool operations
- USB cable — Provides a link to tool and computer for print.
- CD— Print software inside.
2.4 Product SetupThe tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings:
- Language: Selects desired language.
- Contrast adjustment: Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display.
- Tool information: The tool show the version and produced date.
To enter the Tool Setup menuFrom the second startup screen, press Exit button to enter Main menu. Press the Down button to select the Tool Setup function.
Language:
- From the Tool Setup menu, use Enter button to select Language
- Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired language and press ENTER button to save your selection and return to the previous menu.
Contrast
- From the Tool Setup menu, use Enter button to select contrast.
- Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the contrast value and press ENTER button to save your selection and return to the previous menu.
Tool InformationFrom the Tool Setup menu, use Enter button to select Tool InformationPress exit to return the previous menu.
Battery Test
After entering the battery test program, the tester displays the tester model and the version Tester will display the following contents in a sequence, select accordingly.3.1Quick testIt can make sure the battery status, including voltage, CCA, electronic resistance, rated CCA, charging value, healthy value, and testing result in one second. Once input the AH value—battery rated capacity, which is marked in the label of the battery.
- Press the UP/DOWN key to select the Quick test, then press ENTER key to confirm.
- Input the rated battery capacity—xx AH, in general, the battery capacity for a 12V vehicle is above 30AH.
- Then press enter key, the testing result will show one of these, as below. Battery test result includes 5 types as follows:
1) Good Battery
The battery is without any problem, please be relaxed to use!2) Good, Recharge
Good battery but low current, recharge before using.3) Replace
The battery is near to or already reached the end of the using life, replace the battery, otherwise, a bigger danger will be followed.4) Bad Cell, Replace
Battery interior damaged, bad cell or short circuit, replace the battery.5) Charge, Retest
An unstable battery shall be recharged and retested to avoid an error. If the same test result appears after recharge and retest, the battery is regarded as damaged, replace the battery.Battery In-Vehicle or Battery Out-Of-VehiclePress the UP/DOWN key to select the battery location, in-vehicle or out of the vehicle, then press ENTER key to confirm.The battery in a vehicle means the battery is connected with a vehicle generator or vehicle electrical appliance.
3.2 Battery in a vehicleChoose the battery in the vehicle and press Enter key, then it will enter the below menu.
3.2.1 Batter test in a vehicleWhen the surface charge is detected by the tester, it prompts “SURFACE CHARGE, TURN LIGHTS ON”Turn lights on as prompted to eliminate battery surface charge, the tester will then display the following messages in a sequence:
Now the tester detects the surface charge has been eliminated, turn lights off as prompted, then press ENTER key. The tester will recover automatic testOUT-OF-VEHICLE means battery is not connected with any of the vehicle loaded, i.e. battery connection is cut off.Select Battery TypeAfter the battery charge status is selected, the tester will prompt to select battery type, i.e. Regular Flooded, AGM Flat Plate or AGM Spiral, Gel, and EFB battery. Press the UP/DOWN key to select battery type, then press the OK key to confirm
Battery System Standard and RatingA BA101 battery tester will test each battery according to the selected system and rating.Use the UP/DOWN key to select according to the actual system standard and rating marked on the battery. Use the UP/DOWN key to select according to the actual system standard and rating marked on the battery. See in the below picture, the arrow indicated location.
CCA: Cold Cranking Amps, specified by SAE&BCI, most frequently used value for starting battery at 0°F (-18°C).BCI: Battery Council International standardCA： Cranking Amps standard, the effective starting current value at 0°CMCA: Marine Cranking Amps standard, the effective starting current value at 0°C.JIS： Japan Industrial Standard, displayed on the battery as a combination of the numbers and letters, e.g. 55D23,80D26.DIN: German Auto Industry Committee StandardIEC: Internal Electrotechnical Commission StandardEN： European Automobile Industry Association StandardSAE:Society of Automotive Engineers StandardGB： China National Standard
Rating range as follows:
|
Measure Standard |
Measure Range |
| CCA | 100-2000 |
| BC! | 100-2000 |
| CA | 100-2000 |
| MCA | 100-2000 |
| JIS | 26A17–245H52 |
| DIN | 100-1400 |
| IEC | 100-1400 |
| EN | 100-2000 |
| SAE | 100-2000 |
| GB | 30-220 |
Input correct test standard and rating, press ENTER key, tester starts to test, and dynamic interface “TESTING” prompted. See below:
It takes around 3 seconds to display the battery test result.Battery Test ResultBattery test result includes 5 types as follows:1) Good Battery
The battery is without any problem, please be relaxed to use!2) Good, Recharge
Good battery but low current, recharge before using.3) Replace
The battery is near to or already reached the end of the using life, replace the battery, otherwise, a bigger danger will be followed.4) Bad Cell, Replace
Battery interior damaged, bad cell or short circuit, replace the battery.5) Charge, Retest
The unstable battery shall be recharged and retested to avoid an error. If same test result appears after recharge and retest, the battery is regarded as damaged, replace the battery.Attention: If “Replace” resulted from IN-VEHICLE mode, it might be the reason that the vehicle cable is not well connected with the battery.Ensure to cut off the cable and retest the battery under OUT-OF-VEHICLE before making a decision to replace battery.NOTE: After testing, if need to Exit, press EXIT key to directly Exit to the startup interface.After testing: if it’s “IN-VEHICLE” test state, press ENTER key will bring to Cranking Test.3.2.2 Cranking TestTester prompts are as follows:
Starting the engine as prompted, the tester will automatically complete the cranking test and display the result.
Normally, a cranking voltage value lower than 9.6V is regarded as abnormal and it is ENTER if it is higher than 9.6V.The test result of the tester includes actual cranking voltage and actual cranking time.
When the cranking test is abnormal, the battery test results will also be displayed at the same time.
This is for the convenience of the maintenance personnel to quickly know the whole state of the starting system according to the data.After testing is finished, do not shut down the engine, press ENTER key to enter Charging Test.3.2.3 Charging System and Rectifier Diode TestWhen entering the charging test, please choose “Charging Test?”
Press ENTER key again to start the charging test.NOTE: Do not shut down the engine during the test. All electrical appliances and devices are in the OFF state. Turning on/off any electrical appliance in the vehicle during the test will affect the accuracy of the test result.The tester will do the following tests in a sequence:
For the ripple test, the tester will display the real-time ripple and meanwhile, shows ripple volt and charging volt values at the bottom line.It takes approx. 6 seconds for the ripple test.After the ripple test, the tester will automatically start the loaded voltage test.
Loaded Volt Test takes approx. 3 seconds, then it hints “Step on the accelerator to increase engine rotating speed”
Operate accordingly to increase the engine rotating speed to 2500turns or above, and keep for 5 seconds.Tester starts the charging volt test after increase rev detected.
After the test is finished, the tester displays the effective charging volts, ripple test result, and charging test result.
NOTE: If no increase rev detected, it shall be the fault of generator regulator or connection with battery failed. The tester will try 3 times to further detect, if still failed, it will skip the increase rev detect and the test result displays “No Volt Output”. See below:Check the connection between generator and battery, then retest.Charging Test Result:
- Charging Volt: NormalThe charging system shows the generator output normal, no problem was detected.
- Charging Volt: LowThe charging volt of the charging system is low.Check the drive belt of the generator whether slips or runs off. Check the connection between the generator and battery is normal or not.If both the drive belt and the connection are in good condition, follow the manufacturer’s suggestion to eliminate generator fault.
- Charging Volt: HighGenerator output volt is high.Since most of the vehicle generators are using internal regulators, the generator assembly has to be replaced. (Some old-style cars are using an external regulator, then directly replace the regulator.)The normal high volt of the voltage regulator is a maximum of 14.7±0.5V. If the charging volt is too high, it will overcharge the battery. Therefore the battery life will be shortened and troubles will be caused.
- No Volt Output:No generator volt output is detected. Check the generator connection cable and the belt whether they are normal.
- Diode Test:Through the test of charging the current ripple, the tester will find out whether the diode is normal or not. When ripple volt is too high, it proves at least one diode is damaged. Check and replace the diode.Till now, all tests have been done.
3.3 Battery out of vehicle testOUT-OF-VEHICLE means battery is not connected with any of the vehicle loaded, i.e. battery connection is cut off.Choose the battery out of vehicle test
3.3.3 Select Battery TypeAfter the battery charge status is selected, the tester will prompt to select battery type, i.e. Regular Flooded, AGM Flat Plate or AGM Spiral, Gel, and EFB battery. Press the UP/DOWN key to select battery type, then press the OK key to confirm
Battery System Standard and RatingBA101 battery tester will test each battery according to the selected system and rating.Use the UP/DOWN key to select according to the actual system standard and rating marked on the battery. Use the UP/DOWN key to select according to the actual system standard and rating marked on the battery. See in the below picture, the arrow indicated location.
CCA: Cold Cranking Amps, specified by SAE&BCI, most frequently used value for starting battery at 0°F (-18°C).BCI: Battery Council International standardCA： Cranking Amps standard, the effective starting current value at 0°CMCA: Marine Cranking Amps standard, the effective starting current value at 0°C.JIS： Japan Industrial Standard, displayed on the battery as a combination of the numbers and letters, e.g. 55D23,80D26.DIN： German Auto Industry Committee StandardIEC： Internal Electrotechnical Commission StandardEN： European Automobile Industry Association StandardSAE: Society of Automotive Engineers StandardGB： China National Standard
Rating range is as follows:
| Measure Standard | Measure Range |
| CCA | 100-2000 |
| BC! | 100-2000 |
| CA | 100-2000 |
| MCA | 100-2000 |
| JIS | 26A17–245H52 |
| DIN | 100-1400 |
| IEC | 100-1400 |
| EN | 100-2000 |
| SAE | 100-2000 |
| GB | 30-220 |
Input correct test standard and rating, press ENTER key, tester starts to test, and dynamic interface “TESTING” prompted. See below:
It takes around 3 seconds to display the battery test result.Battery Test ResultBattery test result includes 5 types as follows:1) Good Battery
The battery is without any problem, please be relaxed to use!2) Good, Recharge
Good battery but low current, recharge before using.3) Replace
The battery is near to or already reached the end of the using life, replace the battery, otherwise, a bigger danger will be followed.4) Bad Cell, Replace
Battery interior damaged, bad cell or short circuit, replace the battery.5) Charge, Retest
The unstable battery shall be recharged and retested to avoid an error. If the same test result appears after recharge and retest, the battery is regarded as damaged, replace the battery.3.4 Review DataChoose the function of Review DataCheck the history of battery testing result
3.5 Print DataBefore choosing the print data function, it is necessary to connect the tool to the computer via a USB cable.Once all are available, please kindly insert the CD to the computer
- Install the USB driver firstly.
- Then open the Print software
- Choose the COM Port NO.
If there are some data histories in print software, please kindly clear them.
- Choose the function of Print Data in the tool
- Once the data is transferred to the computer, the print software will show this information
- Besides, the tool will turn to the below menu.
Press exit to return3.6 System setupPlease kindly review 2.4 Product setup
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
4.1 Limited One Year WarrantyWe warrant to its customers that this product will be free from all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions:
- The sole responsibility of us under the Warranty is limited to either the repair or, at the option of us, replacement of the Scan Tool at no charge with Proof of Purchase. The sales receipt may be used for this purpose.
- This warranty does not apply to damages caused by improper use, accident, flood, lightning, or if the product was altered or repaired by anyone other than the Manufacturer’s Service Center.
- We shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use, misuse, or mounting of the Scan Tool. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
4.2 Service ProceduresFor technical support, please contact your local store or distributor. If it becomes necessary to return the code reader for repair, contact your local distributor for more information.
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